Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, following a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation called Operation Epic Fury. Trump encouraged the Iranian people to seize this moment to reclaim their country.
Key Facts
- President Trump stated that Khamenei's death is a historic opportunity for Iranian people.
- Israeli officials said Khamenei was killed in a strike on his compound in Tehran.
- Operation Epic Fury is a joint offensive by U.S. and Israeli forces.
- Iran has not confirmed Khamenei's death; a foreign minister claimed Khamenei was alive.
- A U.S. defense official confirmed the death report along with other top Iranian leaders.
- Trump called for continued military actions with the goal of achieving peace.
- Trump offered immunity to Iranian security forces who choose to join "Iranian Patriots."
